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Republicans retake control of US Senate

Republicans gain three seats, guaranteeing them at least 52 out of 100 in the new upper chamber.

Israel and Hezbollah Edge Closer to Cease-Fire

Israel’s security cabinet will consider a deal that could end fighting and push back Hezbollah.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

Bitcoin hits record high as Republicans edge closer to full control of Congress

Cryptocurrency surges past $80,000 for first time after Donald Trump’s decisive win

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hezbollah Edges Closer, U.S. Envoy Says

Amos Hochstein, the lead U.S. negotiator, said he had made progress on a trip to Beirut and would travel to Israel to try to secure a cease-fire agreement that has so far proven elusive.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 20

Bitcoin heads for nearly 40% November gain as it edges closer to $100,000

Bitcoin is tracking for its best month since February after Trump's reelection catapulted the flagship cryptocurrency to new records in November.

Business - CNBC - 6 hours ago

Military officials reportedly discuss how to handle illegal orders from Trump – live

Pentagon officials discuss what to do if Trump were to attempt to deploy the military domestically, CNN reports. Nancy Pelosi says Biden’s delay in exiting race blew Democrats’ chances ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Adopted children to have closer contact with birth families

"Letterbox" contact is outdated, a report says, and face-to-face contact should be encouraged, if safe.

Indonesia’s president seeks closer ties to Xi and China

First foreign trip in office signals Beijing’s importance for investment but will be followed by US visit

World - Financial Times - November 8

GOP inches closer to retaining House majority

Control of the House has yet to be determined, as a number of critical races remain too close to call, leaving lawmakers — and voters — waiting to see which party will hold the majority next year. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 9

Israel and Hezbollah move closer to a cease-fire

A cease-fire deal to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah was close but not complete Monday, three senior Biden administration officials told NBC News.

Israel, Hezbollah moving closer to ceasefire agreement

There's new hope for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. White House officials say talks are moving in a positive direction. But as CBS News foreign ...

Microsoft Wants Edge To Be Your Gaming Browser With Edge Game Assist

Whether you're pulling up information about optimizing a build in Diablo 4, looking for a walkthrough for Rise of the Golden Idol, or can't figure out how to nail a combo in Street Fighter 6, the ...

Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago

The West Bank Is on the Edge of Economic Collapse

After over a year of war, the economy in the occupied West Bank is being choked off by restrictions on Palestinians’ movements in the territory, the cancellation of work permits in Israel and ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Trump's win puts migrants on edge

Trump's promises of mass deportation and tougher border policies appealed to many American voters. But his election has also caused fear and uncertainty among migrants desperate to enter the U.S.

Hoping for a weight-loss pill? It could get closer to reality next week.

Viking Therapeutics Inc.’s stock rose 2% Friday as excitement continued to build about data on its oral weight-loss drug the company will present at the upcoming Obesity Week event.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Closer look at 2024 battleground state results as vote counting continues

CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett takes a deep dive into the results of the remaining 2024 battleground states. Here's where things stand as of 4 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

GOP Rep. Valadao holds Central Valley, California, swing seat

The seat was a top target for Democrats, who were hoping to finally clinch the district.

Politics - Politico - November 12

Republicans inch closer to formally locking up House majority

Politics - Politico - November 11

Proposed port in Nigeria’s southeast is not closer to the Atlantic than Lagos docks

World - Yahoo News - November 18

Shannon Rowbury moves closer to possible 2012 Olympic 1500m medal

Shannon Rowbury was upgraded to third place in the 2012 Olympic women's 1500m, but the bronze medal has not been reallocated yet.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 19

How much closer is Postecoglou to ending Tottenham's wait for a trophy?

With the Spurs as unpredictable as ever, is the trophy drought really going to end soon?

Sports - ESPN - November 21

Menendez Brothers to appear in court in hearing that could bring them closer to release

Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life sentences for the 1989 murder of their parents, will appear virtually in court Monday for a hearing addressing the brothers' habeas corpus petition that ...

Israel launches new airstrikes on Lebanon as leaders draw closer to a ceasefire with Hezbollah

Israeli airstrikes are hitting Lebanon with airstrikes as negotiations progress toward a ceasefire between the country and Lebanon-based Hezbollah militants

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Cease-Fire in Lebanon Takes Effect

The truce is intended to stop more than a year of fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Nebraska judge's ruling moves the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana

Nebraska has moved closer to allowing medical marijuana

Health - ABC News - 2 days ago

Australia's social media ban for kids is closer to becoming law

Australia’s House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban children younger than 16 years from social media

Tech - ABC News - 2 days ago

The 76ers were built for playoff success, but they’re closer to the No. 1 draft pick

It would be hard to dispute that the Philadelphia 76ers had a great offseason.

N.Y. woman draws closer to solving long mystery of her grandparents' disappearance

A New York woman whose grandparents went missing 44 years ago said on Friday their disappearance haunted her for decades, but the recent discovery of what could be their car submerged in a Georgia ...

I was on the edge of burnout, says campaigner for ADHD awareness

Ana Jaks is part of a campaign which aims to break down the stigma of women with ADHD in the workplace.

All Blacks edge out England in dramatic finale

England miss out in a dramatic finale against New Zealand as Mark Tele'a's try proves decisive at Twickenham.

Harris camp thinks she’s regained edge on Trump

Vice President Harris and her supporters believe they have the edge in the final hours of the presidential campaign, after several weeks when the campaign felt it was on shaky ground as former ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Americans head to polls with historic election on a knife edge

With no clear swing-state advantage for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, the US is poised for a long – and tense – wait for results. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

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